Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)

DHRM•Richmond, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Capitol Police seeks a certified Police Officer to protect government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens. The position enforces state laws and ensures compliance with policies and procedures through patrols within the Division’s statutory jurisdiction and by maintaining stationary police posts at assigned properties. The starting salary is $59,516–$76,952, depending on years of experience, and the role offers a $10,000 recruitment bonus. Officers perform duties including making arrests, testifying in court, safely operating law enforcement vehicles, interviewing individuals, searching people and property, and reading and understanding legal and administrative documents. Candidates must complete a personal history questionnaire and written examination and meet the residency requirement within 12 months of hire. Sworn staff must reside within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Officers must be clean-shaven, except where medical or religious exemptions apply, and cover visible tattoos. Hiring requires a background investigation and fingerprint-based criminal history check, as well as medical, drug, and psychological testing. Officers are subject to random drug screening. The Division encourages women, minorities, and diverse candidates to apply and supports an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Hold a current Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services certification as a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Officer).
Have experience as a sworn Police Officer in Virginia.
Be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Pass physical and psychological examinations.
Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions.
Be subject to random drug screening.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse population.
Be able to use a personal computer with current software programs.
Complete a personal history questionnaire and written examination.
Meet the residency requirement within 12 months of hire; sworn staff must live within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Comply with the clean-shaven policy, unless a medical or religious exemption applies, and cover visible tattoos.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with applicable coursework in government, business, criminal justice, or a related field.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Protect government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens.
Enforce state laws and ensure compliance with policies and procedures through patrols in the Division’s statutory jurisdiction and stationary posts at assigned properties.
Make arrests and testify in court.
Safely operate a law enforcement vehicle.
Interview individuals and perform searches of people and property.
Read and comprehend legal and administrative documents.